In this episode of ACC's Practice Made Perfect podcast, Drs. Brenton Bauer and Laura Onderko explore practical strategies for getting started in advocacy, with a particular focus on Fellows in Training and Early Career cardiologists. They are joined by Dr. Samuel O. Jones, IV, a current member of the ACC Board of Trustees and former Chair of Health Affairs, who brings extensive experience and insight from years of active engagement in health policy and advocacy efforts.

The conversation also highlights key policy issues shaping cardiovascular practice today, including the evolving landscape of noncompete laws and ongoing physician payment challenges that underscore the need for meaningful payment reform. The episode concludes with a look at the future of telehealth and its policy implications, as well as the growing impact of prior authorization on clinical practice.

In this kickoff episode sponsored by the CV Management Section, we explore what truly makes a dyad partnership effective in cardiovascular care. Our guests break down how clinical and administrative leaders can align their goals to drive service line success, sharing real-world examples of high‑functioning dyad teams in cardiology. They also unpack common challenges in physician–administrator collaboration—and practical strategies to overcome them. Tune in for key insights on building trust, strengthening communication, and creating a shared decision‑making model that elevates leadership across the cardiovascular enterprise.

In this episode, Drs. Laura Onderko, Aditya Bharadwaj, and David Winchester explore the transition from fellowship to faculty. They share insights on launching your job search, leveraging mentors and sponsors, and tapping into your local American College of Cardiology (ACC) chapter for professional and community support. The conversation also covers the path to becoming a Fellow of the ACC (FACC), navigating contracts and negotiations, and ACC resources available to guide you through the process.

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